BOONE, N.C. –– Appalachian State University men’s basketball overcame early deficits to hold a one-point lead over UL Lafayette in the first half, but it would not be sustainable in a 77-62 loss on Monday night inside the Holmes Center.
The Mountaineers (8-20, 3-14 Sun Belt) overcome two nine-point deficits early in the second half to take a one-point lead at 22-21 with 9:19 to play in the opening period.
In the opening 3:32 of the game, App State remained scoreless and the Ragin’ Cajuns (18-11, 8-8 Sun Belt) were up 9-0 before a fastbreak dunk from Tyrell Johnson.